GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

last match results

Found 2 definitions

1.       
   Garrote , n. [Sp. garrote, from garra claw, talon, of Celtic origin; cf. Armor. & W. gar leg, ham, shank. Cf. Garrot stick, Garter.] A Spanish mode of execution by strangulation, with an iron collar affixed to a post and tightened by a screw until life become extinct.
   1913 Webster
   The instrument by means of which the garrote{1} is inflicted.
   Syn. -- garrote, garotte, iron collar.
   1913 Webster
    + 
   WordNet 1.5
   Hence: A short length of rope or other instrument used to strangle a person.
   PJC
         
       

2.       
   Garrote, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Garroted; p. pr. & vb. n. Garroting.] To strangle with the garrote; hence, to seize by the throat, from behind, with a view to strangle and rob.
   1913 Webster